~ Author: Garrick In recent years there has been a host of new calibers released. I can tell you I’m not one to jump on the latest trend regarding anything. I like things that are tried and true. In a word, dependable. So, why did I decide upon the 6.5 caliber? There’s a good story behind it. Back in July, 2018 Shannon and I took a trip with Sage Rat Safari out to Eastern Oregon where we shot out to a mile (how is that for cutting to the chase). I was having a great time blasting sage rats during...

I’ve had this rifle 6 months now, and I’ve fired about 5,000 rounds through it. I like to use something for awhile, test it out, run it through the paces, and then review it. My thoughts on this rifle are different now than they were 6 months ago.

Imagine for a moment you’re the teacher of a class when suddenly you hear gunfire from the hallway outside your classroom. An alarm sounds, and it’s obvious this is no drill. The sound of gunfire is loud and the hair stands up on the back of your neck as students begin screaming. As a teacher you have a license to carry and have a concealed handgun in your briefcase. As you move to retrieve your handgun from the briefcase you direct someone to secure the door. As the student is moving to comply the door it opens and a student from outside the room dashes in seeking cover. The door...